Shyamchand Parshwanath Jain Mandir Hansi
Currently, people from the surrounding areas also come to the temple to seek blessings of Bhagwan Parshwanath Ji.
The temple committee has been constructed by the Jain community for the proper management of the temple. The members of the temple committee are as follows :
Introduction
Shyamchand Digambar Jain Mandir which is also known as Shri 1008 Parshvanath Digambar Jain Mandir, is situated in Dadal Mohalla of Hansi, the ancient and historical city of India. The construction of the temple was undertaken approximately 60 years ago. The history goes that about 60 years ago, there was a widow living in the Dadal Mohalla of Hansi, whom people referred to as "Lahaur Wali Buaji." She was a devout follower of Jainism. The Digambar Jain Mandir was quite far from her house. Therefore, she decided to build a Jain temple in her own neighborhood and initiated the construction by purchasing the land herself. For a considerable period, "Lahaur Wali Buaji" managed the temple. After her demise, the Local Jain Families residing in Dadal Mohalla took over the responsibility of the temple. However, some years ago due to a lack of maintenance of the temple, the management committee of the Shri Digambar Jain Panchayati Mandir in Hansi took over the management of the temple and also carried out the renovation work. The temple primarily consists of a single Vedi (altar) where the main idol of Shri 1008 Parshvanath Bhagwan is enshrined. Along with the Moolnayak Pratima, the Vedi also houses the idols of Shri Adinath Bhagwan, Shri Chandraprabhu Bhagwan, Shri Neminath Bhagwan, Shri Mahavir Bhagwan and other Jain Tirthankar. In the temple, from time to time, there are arrivals of Jain Sadhu Maharajs and Shravikas. The first Chaturmas in the temple took place in the year 1996 by Aryika 105 Shri Dridhmati Mata Ji.
“Currently, people from the surrounding areas also come to the temple to seek blessings of Bhagwan Parshwanath Ji.”
Dharamshala
There are approximately 60-65 Jain families in Hansi. Every day a large number of devotees come to the temple and avail the benefit of darshan of the deity. In Hansi there is a Digambar Jain Dharamshala which is located in Chopta Bazaar Hansi. The construction of the Dharamshala was completed in the year 1953. The main entrance of the Dharamshala is in Kila Bazaar, and the rear entrance is in Jain Gali, along with the Shri 1008 Digambar Jain Panchayati Mandir. Adequate arrangements have been made for Pilgrims coming from outside at the Dharamshala. There is a block of 10 rooms in the Dharamshala. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and attached bathrooms. There is also a provision for a kitchen in the Dharamshala where you can cook your own meals. Other rooms in the Dharamshala are available with cooler facilities. There are two AC halls in the Dharamshala, which are used for social functions.
History
Hansi has a very ancient history. There used to be a large sword-making factory inside Hansi Fort. The swords made here were famous throughout the region. In Persian, a sword is called "asi", hence the name "Asigarh" was given to it, which later became corrupted to "Hansi". The Tomar dynasty rulers reigned here until 1153 CE. Later, the area was conquered by the Chauhan rulers, ancestors of the renowned emperor Prithviraj Chauhan, starting with Chauhan Nares Vishaldev. During the Chauhan period, Jainism became the dominant religion in Hansi. At that time, there were grand Jain temples along with the temple of Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan in the region. In 1893 CE, thumb-shaped copper coins were found in the village of Masudpur, dating back to the reigns of Muhammad Shah and Gayasuddin. National Highway 9 passes through Hansi, connecting it to Rohtak and Delhi in the east, and Hisar, Fatehabad, and Sirsa in the west. National Highway 148B connects Hansi to Barwala, Tohana, Jakhal, Budhlada, Mansa, Bheeki, and Bathinda.
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The temple committee has been constructed by the Jain community for the proper management of the temple. The members of the temple committee are as follows :